THE MABINOGION, by Charlotte E. Guest - 1902 [3 Vols, 1st Ed.]

Description: THE MABINOGION, by Charlotte E. Guest - 1902 [3 Vols, 1st Ed.] The Mabinogion [3 Vols] Translated from the Red Book of Hergest by Charlotte E. Guest First edition, three volumes. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1902 Hardback set is overall in VERY GOOD condition. Blue cloth covers have decorative borders and titles in white. Boards show some wear, smudges, dings, edgewear. Corners are bumped, scuffed. See photos. Spines have gilt text dimmed and are darkened, with crushed ends. See photos. Bindings are secure; some separation visible at Vol. 1 pg. 64, Vol. 3 pg. 48. See photos. Pastedowns and feps have some pencil marks, bookseller sticker, bookplate inside front cover. Ex libris Alexander Schwarz, with bookplate present on front pastedown. See photos. Illustrations are bright and clear. Interiors are gently age-toned. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. Text block edges have gilt along head. PS2024.1121 127 + 128 + 143 pages. 4 1/8 x 6 1/2 inches A very good set of this very scarce edition. Three small volumes, with decorated boards and gilt at head. With frontispieces and illustrations in text to each volume. The Mabinogion, a collection of ancient Welsh tales, some Christian and some pre-Christian, became known in modern print thanks to the English translation by Charlotte Guest (1812-1895), first published in 1838. This edition is part of The Welsh Library series, edited by Owen Edwards (1858-1920). Bookseller sticker is from Joseph S. Milligan, Welton Mount, Leeds (UK). Please see photos. More photos available upon request. International first class shipping includes a handling charge to cover insurance. Domestic orders over $250 include a handling charge to cover signature confirmation. #panoplybooks #rarebooks #bookboutique #collectiblebooks #antiquebooks #vintagebooks #bookstore We invite you to view our Shipping & Returns policies, or to contact us with any questions.

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